actually goldmountain is in Texas, he is explaining how he got his latest user name. In reality, Gold Mountain refers to North America, in the days the railroad was being constructed in both US and Canada a large number of Chinese workers were brought over - they referred to North America as "geem saan", Cantonese for gold mountain as they could make a lot more money than they could back in China. They would go back home rich and build mansions, start businesses, etc. with their earnings (if they saved wisely).
My parents are from China, and this is what they've told me along with some history books I've read.
My parents are from China, and this is what they've told me along with some history books I've read.
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